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FRIENDS: I hope you enjoyed this website. I would love to hear from you. If you have a question, or if you have a story to tell, leave a comment here. Or, you can send an email to me:
stepdancesue at gmail dot com. Find The Crankie Factory on Facebook and You Tube. I post a lot of crankie things on INSTAGRAM SueTruman1015. And by all means MAKE A CRANKIE!

Our paper rides up and then down on the spindle as we crank it tearing the bottom of the paper and masking out hard to turn. Do you have any suggestions for that?thanks!!!

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Written by
Sue Truman on
Jul. 28, 2018

TO EMMY REICHGELT- Love the color of the kamishibai box, really nice!!! Well it sounds like the crankie bug has bitten! Great!! Keep me posted and let me know if you have questions!Moving panoramas toured throughout Europe in the 19th century. I will
keep a lookout yo see if there were moving panorama performances in Holland❤️

TO CECILIA FORD: Thank you for asking the question about scissors and cutting shadow puppets. This is not my area is expertise but I use scissors too. I have three different pair of Fiskars. They are all meant for sewing and cutting small things. One pair
has curved blades and that has been helpful. I looked on their website and learned that they have a table top scissors sharpener for $11.00. I did not know!! I am going to invest in one because yes, cutting paper will dull them.

I use scissors because
I have been a sewer/ quilter for 50 years and scissors feel comfortable to me. However, for very fine cuts, I will use an exacto knife. I have watched both Dejah Leger and Katherine Fahey use an exacto knife to cut puppets and it's like watching magic in front
of your eyes! Best of luck to you!! Here is the website http://www2.fiskars.com/Products/Crafting-and-Sewing/Scissors-and-Shears

Today I made my very first Matchbox crankie. Thanks to this inspirational website! I already use a kamishibai for storytelling but I think I am in for my own crankie show! First I have to practise a little more!

I like using scissors to form up shadow figures with simple construction paper. Just suits my natural way (from kindergarten ?) . Do you have recommendations for super Pesci delicate scissors. I am so tempted to use the small sewing scissors I inherited
from my grandmother. So precise! But I remember the warning that I’ll ruin sewing scissors by using them on paper!

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Written by
Sue Truman on
Jun. 28, 2018

To Rosalee Harlow: Thank you for the compliment. I'm sorry, I don't understand your message, let what go?

Written by
Rosalie Harlow on
Jun. 22, 2018

please don't please let this go. I like this. I like How you made the Doll house. that is my favorite so far.

TO KATHLEEN WILLIAMS: Hi Kathleen! Most art stores sell rolls of 18" wide craft paper. That is the easiest to find and the least expensive. After you have illustrated the scroll, you might want to cover the back or the front with strips of clear contact
paper. The kind you get at the hardware store. That will prevent tearing.

There are other options. If you go to the "Make a Crankie" page of this website, then click on "Material Choices for the Scroll" you will see other options.

Let me
know if you have other questions

Written by
Kathleen on
Jun. 10, 2018

If I can get a carpenter to construct a box for me, how do I obtain the paper rolls? Do I need to get newsprint rolls to do this?

TO KATHLEEN WILLIAMS: Thank you for your message. My friend Louis Leger was making crankie boxes but had to stop making them for various reasons. Dang! I don't have a resource for you. If one becomes available, I will send an email. You might ask around,
someone with woodworking experience and tools may be able to make one for you. Sorry that I cannot be of more help right now.☹️

Written by
Sue Truman on
Jun. 4, 2018

TO RISA: Thank you so much for the compliment on the website. I am glad you are enjoying it and maybe you will make a crankie??😀

Written by
Sue Truman on
Jun. 4, 2018

TO NELA: Thank you for asking about materials for the scroll. There are lots of choices, all with their pros and cons. Tyvek is strong, won't tear and is easy to crank but a bit expensive. Paper is cheaper but not as strong, but you could always cover
it with strips of clear contact paper. Here is a link to a page on material choices for the scroll http://www.thecrankiefactory.com/348971239 from the Make a crankie section of this website. It will give you lots of options.